Indian billionaire, Deepinder Goyal, is working on a device called Temple that aims to track blood flow to the brain to see how it is coping with stress.

The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches

Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands show that smartwatches fail to differentiate between excitement and stress

The US FDA has given clearance for a new feature on the Apple Watch to allow users to monitor hypertension risk.

Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden University, after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.

Premium London operator, Third Space, has launched a pioneering performance testing facility, the Performance Lab, at its newly renovated Mayfair club.

HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to push indoor cycling technology up a gear.

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.

Sennheiser has teamed up with Polar Electro for the launch of its Momentum Sport earbuds which deliver Polar’s bio-sensing capabilities outside its own products for the first time.

HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering

A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at Edinburgh University's Pleasance Sports Complex.

Recovery is hitting the mainstream and with an increasing number of percussive and vibration therapies on offer, Steph Eaves checks out the options

Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch.

Athletes will be able to transform their hydration with Nix’s new Hydration Biosensor sweat patch.

Eigen Fitness is launching AI-powered wearables called Nodes to help gym users measure their weight training progress.

Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing reaching US$165m. The investment was led by North Castle Partners, with additional financing from Kevin Hart’s venture capital firm HartBeat Ventures and Rx3 Ventures.

The MD of DSruptive on how smart implants will change health and fitness

The Humanity app puts the focus on ageing, letting users see the repercussions of their habits

Sweat-sensing wearable manufacturer, Epicore Biosystems, whose products provide real-time health data on a range of metrics, including hydration and stress levels, has announced a partnership with Denka Corporation that will see its products launching – initially into the Asian market.

The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation

Connected performance wearable company Whoop has launched Whoop Unite for businesses.

Following Kabata’s recent US$2m raise to propel its AI-powered haptic dumbbells onto the market, the startup has confirmed it’s aiming to launch between the end of 2022 and early 2023. market, the startup has confirmed it is aiming to launch by the end of 2022.

Vaask, the hand hygiene company, has launched a permanent, touchless hand sanitising fixture, designed to be built into spas’ walls.

Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

Les Mills' popular portfolio of workouts will be made available on the Fitbit Premium platform, following the signing of a partnership between the two companies.

Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and personal trainers that provides powerful tools to schedule activities, manage member payments, and monitor heart rate both for remote and on-site classes.

Sport and fitness tech firm, BlazePod, is expanding its US operations with the opening of its first US office in San Diego, California.

Peloton is rumoured to be expanding its at-home fitness accessories with the launch of a heart rate sensor or tracker.

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers